The term “addiction” is normally associated with abuse or dependence on substances like tobacco, drugs, or alcohol. Is it possible for this term to be applied to describe someone’s relationship with food? According to some experts, food addiction can be a problem for those who display similar behaviors and tendencies also seen with drug and […]
1 Outstanding Little-Known Tiny Habit Can Change Your Life
When it comes to developing habits and creating change, Tiny is Mighty and this 1 Tiny Habit Can Change Your Life. Practicing tiny habits and behaviors is essential to improving health and maintaining happiness throughout one’s life. Small habits can begin with flossing once a day, completing one push up, drinking a full glass of […]
The 26 Most Important Vitamins and Minerals Your Body is Craving Right Now with Whole Food Sources
You can find almost all 26 of the most important vitamins and minerals your body is probably craving right in the produce aisle! Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of some of the most important vitamins we need. Vitamins like beta-carotene (Vitamin A precursor), Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Vitamin K. They are also rich […]
Benefits of Dietary Fiber and 3 Great Sources
There are many benefits from eating dietary fiber and there are 3 foods that are great sources. Dietary fiber doesn’t often doesn’t always get the recognition it deserves as part of a balanced diet. While fiber does not provide us with energy (calories) like most carbohydrates, protein, and fat, it is still an important part […]
Age and Metabolism
It’s very common for individuals to gain weight, lose muscle, and have more difficulty staying in shape as they age. But why is this? The answer lies in our metabolism, which tends to start slowing down each passing decade after the age of 20. This is a natural phenomenon that we must be aware of […]
Tips to Losing Those Love Handles
How To Get Rid of Love Handles Many of us store fat in what is colloquially called our “love handles.” These fleshy fat deposits can sometimes cause the body to look disproportionate, or create the unwanted illusion of a “muffin top.” Not only are love handles hard to get rid of, but they are […]
Leptin: Its Role in Obesity
Scientists are constantly looking to explain the overweight and obesity problem in the United States and leptin could be the answer. This hormone was first discovered in 1994 and was found to have a connection to the incidence of obesity in mice and more importantly, humans(1). While leptin left the spotlight for some time, research […]
Do DNA Diets Work?
It is likely you have already encountered an advertisement for DNA-based diets on the internet. These may go by “nutrigenomics” or “precision nutrition” eating plans. These eating plans base their advice on a person’s own DNA to determine what foods are best for them. The diets are already available, but do they really work? Or […]
The Abdominal Wall
Keeping strong abdominal muscles does more than making us look good. These support the upper body, are involved in everyday motions, and keep our organs safe. A weak abdomen, on the other hand, may contribute to low back pain and trouble making bending motions. Excess abdominal fat (also known as visceral fat) is the most […]
All About Cholesterol
The word cholesterol gets thrown around a lot in health literature. It many times ignores the lack of common understanding about what cholesterol is and how it affects health. For example, most of us have heard of the terms LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein) and HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein). As a result, “bad” cholesterol and “good” cholesterol often […]
